There are a number of useful tips with respect to approaching Module C that you may wish to consider.
Knowledge of the rubric constitutes a starting point. You should be mindful of key terms and seek clarification regarding any aspects that you feel you don't fully understand. While making reference to the rubric is typically not done as explicitly in Module C as it is in the Common Module, knowing it and understanding it will support your ability to effectively interpret exam questions.
As with all modules, it is essential that you remain familiar with a range of literary techniques because they contribute to good quality writing. Module C takes this a step further in the sense that it is important to ensure that you are able to not only use such techniques but also identify and analyse them, which is something that you may be required to do as part of an analytical/reflective response where you explain and justify the choices that you made in your writing to answer a preceding question. Examples include the 2019 and 2021 English Advanced HSC exams:
Compare how you have used language in part (a) to evoke emotion with the way writing has been crafted in at least ONE prescribed text from Module C (2019 English Advanced HSC exam - Question 9 part (b)).
Evaluate how your study of figurative language in The Craft of Writing influenced the creative decisions you made in part (a).
In your response, make reference to one or more of your prescribed texts. (2021 English Advanced HSC exam - Question 3 part (b)).
Another important thing to consider when using techniques is to use them in a way that is genuine and flows naturally within your writing. Using techniques solely for the sake of using them increases the risk that your writing looks forced and inauthentic, which is something markers can detect. To determine whether a particular technique should be included in your response, you should consider the technique itself, how you will use it in your response (here, try thinking of particular examples) as well as the effect that it will have on your response. If you find that using this technique will add further depth, complexity as well as meaning to your writing and/or if it will assist you in establishing a better link between your ideas and your prescribed texts, then you should probably use it.
This brings us to the next step, which is to attempt multiple practice Module C questions in an effort to apply your knowledge of both the rubric and linguistic devices. It is also beneficial to seek feedback on your writing from your teacher and implement their suggestions going forward as this will allow you to improve the overall quality of your writing. Completing various practice Module C questions is likely to enhance your ability to develop sophisticated ideas and use sophisticated techniques, especially as you approach your HSC exam.
Lastly, and consistent with the notion of developing sophisticated ideas, you should allocate some time towards reading beyond your prescribed texts. Doing so on a daily basis is favourable as it enables you to gain exposure to different perspectives, resulting in a wide variety of ideas. Not only does this support your imagination and creativity (which will be most needed in an exam setting), but it can also help you become more efficient, thanks to a quicker thought process that is underpinned by several ideas.
I hope this helps!
